An ancient Hindu temple located on the southern bank of the Vaigai River in the temple city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu is dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi and Sundareswarar (Shiva).
Kedarnath, in the Garhwal Himalayas, hosts the revered temple of Lord Shiva, part of the Char Dham pilgrimage circuit, featuring exquisite architecture and scenic Himalayan views.
Dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara, popularly known as 'Balaji,' is the second richest temple in India, celebrated for its grand festivals, notably the 9-day Brahmotsavam.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site in Madhya Pradesh, features 10th-12th century sandstone temples known for intricate carvings, with the Western zone hosting the famous Kandariya Mahadeva Temple.
Dedicated to Lord Anantha (an avatar of Lord Vishnu), boasts a unique blend of Kerala and Dravidian architecture, featuring a 100-foot tall gopuram and an 18-foot idol of the deity reclining on Adi Shesha.
The 7th-century Shore Temple in Mahabalipuram, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, showcases Pallava dynasty's royal taste in Dravidian architecture.
A pride of India and a sacred Char Dham pilgrimage site, showcases splendid Oriya architecture with intricately carved gates and offers the scrumptious Mahaprasad.
The Mahakaleshwar Temple, features a self-manifested lingam of Lord Shiva, unique Dakshina Mukhi orientation, and a spacious courtyard with Maratha, Bhumija, and Chalukya architectural influences.
The Dwarkadhish Temple features Chalukya-styled architecture, dedicated to Lord Krishna, with a grand five-storied limestone and sand structure, believed to be constructed 2200 years ago.
The Golden Temple, Sri Harmandir Sahib in Amritsar, is Sikhism's holiest shrine, known for its golden architecture, daily Langar, and inclusivity.